Malden Underpass Flooding

Nicholas Rogers: During last month’s heavy rainfall was there any flooding at theMalden Underpass and, if so, what has TfL done to stop this reoccurring next time there is heavy rain?

The Mayor: Yes, there was flooding at this location. Whilst last month’s rainfall was reported by the Met Office as a very rare event, it is clear that such events are becoming more commonplace due to the climate emergency. At a number of TfL sites, the waste water removal services provided by Thames Water were unable to cope with the amount of surface water flowing into the system. TfL has increased gully cleaning from once every two years to twice a year at this location to help reduce the likelihood of flooding.

Tolworth Underpass Flooding

Nicholas Rogers: During last month’s heavy rainfall was there any flooding at the Tolworth Underpass and, if so, what has TfL done to stop this reoccurring next time there is heavy rain?

The Mayor: Yes, there was flooding at this location. Whilst last month’s rainfall was reported by the Met Office as a very rare event, it is clear that such events are becoming more commonplace due to the climate emergency. At a number of TfL sites, the waste water removal services provided by Thames Water were unable to cope with the amount of surface water flowing into the system. TfL has increased the gully cleaning at the Tolworth Underpass from once every two years to twice a year to help reduce the likelihood of flooding.

Freedom Pass (2)

Keith Prince: How much would it cost TfL to restore the use of the Freedom Pass and the 60+ Oyster Card on all London buses before 9am?

The Mayor: This is estimated at£28 million in revenue foregone. This estimate is based on the pre-Covid use of around 100,000 Older Persons Freedom Passes and 60+ London Oyster cards before 9am on an average weekday.
In order to restore free pre-9amweekday travel to buses only, Transport for London would be required to fund substantial system changes and the re-issuing of all Older Persons Freedom Passes and 60+ London Oyster cards.

Freedom Pass (1)

Keith Prince: How much would it cost TfL to restore the full use of the Freedom Pass and the 60+ Oyster Card before 9am?

The Mayor: Reintroducing free travel before 9 a.m. on weekdays for Older Persons Freedom Passes and 60+ London Oyster cards has been estimated at £35 million per annum of revenue foregone.
This estimate is based on the pre-Covid use of around 100,000 Older Persons Freedom Passes and 60+ London Oyster cards before 9 a.m. on an average weekday.

Tube CCTV

Shaun Bailey: Please can you provide an update on Tube CCTV roll out, including which train lines currently have CCTV and those that do not?

The Mayor: Transport for London (TfL) currently has CCTV systems at all 270 stations that are London Underground owned. In addition to this, on-train CCTV operates on the District, Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan, Victoria, Jubilee and Northern lines.
There is no CCTV on the Waterloo & City, Piccadilly, Bakerloo or Central line fleet at the present time. This is due to be addressed by the following projects:
TfL is also committed to replacing the Waterloo & City, Bakerloo and Central line fleet but such large-scale investment will not be possible without capital funding from the Government. TfL will continue to work with the Government to make the case for long term investment in London.